Break Free of the Expectations of Others (featuring Chris Guillebeau)

Chapter 6 of The Power of Authentic Leadership

As we continue on our journey of activating the keys to prosperity through authenticity, one of the most important steps is to align our actions with what we value. One of the biggest challenges is that so few people practice what they preach. So many people say one thing and do another. It’s become normal to make false promises and let people down. This is, in fact, not normal at all, and when people don’t act out of integrity, it not only reveals their true colors but also limits their future success.

One of the most authentic and genuine people I’ve ever connected with is Chris Guillebeau. A New York Times bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur, and world traveler (he’s been to every country in the world, which is remarkable), Chris mirrors the wisdom of the other experts featured in this book: Being your most authentic self often means stepping away from the beaten path and from what’s normal. Being authentic means going your own way.

Being authentic means revealing your true self to the world. And in doing so, you will attract the right people into your life. Being authentic looks good on paper, but is hard to put into practice. The goal of this book is not to pay lip service to the “idea” of…